Utrecht Region: a real-world lab for Healthy Urban Living solutions using smart technology
Utrecht Region is a globally competitive destination for business in the heart of the Netherlands, with excellent public transport and road links to the rest of the Netherlands and Europe. Located within 30 minutes of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Its open-minded business climate combined with its skilled workforce and global connections make the region a hub of creativity and innovation. The region has been designated as the second most competitive EU region in 2019 by the European Commission. Over 46% of the workforce has an academic degree and Utrecht University is consistently ranked as the best in the Netherlands.
Utrecht Region aspires to set standards in creating smart solutions for healthy people, healthy minds and healthy environments. Startups, researchers and students have a wide range of vital resources at their disposal to try out new concepts. Incubators like UtrechtInc. (top10 university incubators worldwide) and Dutch Game Garden (Game incubator and business center). Innovation hubs such as JIM and eclectic coworking spaces like Tribes and UCo.
The International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region (IWCUR) is the central place where newcomers can go to for government services and practical information about living, working and studying in Utrecht.
